[QUOTE=animosity]I dont have a problem with this at all. They broke the law. They
should know the consequences. If I knew I was going to be killed for jaywalking you can be damn sure that I wouldnt jaywalk. Now I realize that is an extreme, but you get my point. If the consequences for crimes are high you can be sure most people will not risk it. [QUOTE]
that is a little extreme but i definitely get what you are trying to say. if you kill someone, expect to pay back with your life. now im not saying defending your life or your family, friends, etc.. but if you kill someone while committing a robbery, i truly believe you should punished by death. you have hurt so many people indirectly (coworkers, family, etc..) that there i dont see any other alternative. why should the taxpayers pay for your crime? now other crimes like jaywalking, petty theft, those should be punishable by restitution plus an increased fine. you pay for whatever you stole, except you dont keep the product plus 200% of the cost or so for getting caught. should make up for all the times you did not get caught... sounds fair to me!
